New Delhi [India], May 23 : At least four people were injured after a cylinder blast in the Ajit Nagar area of Shahdara in East Delhi on Saturday.
Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena said the incident took place at around 1:30 pm.

He said Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at the location and immediately rushed to the spot.
The police personnel rescued a woman, children and a man, and shifted them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing.
Speaking to ANI, Shahdara DCP said, "... At around 1:30 pm, Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at House No. 4332, Gali No. 9, Ajit Nagar, Gandhi Nagar. After reaching the spot, they found people trapped on the first floor. They rescued a woman, children, and husband, took them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing."
According to the DCP, the likely cause of the blast was a leaking gas cylinder pipe.
"The staff's timely action prevented a major tragedy. The likely cause was a leaking gas cylinder pipe. Despite no PCR call being made, the beat staff noticed the fire and responded immediately," he further said.
Further information on the incident is still awaited.